The good news is that he was named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated.

The magazine says, “he turned a pool in Beijing into the center of the universe, captivating millions with his exhilarating achievements. Now he’s using his fame to get more kids swimming safely and to promote his sport as more than a once-every-four-years event.”

Now the bad news?

He looks awful on this cover!

So uncomfortable and the wet shirt.   Not good.

What do you think?

Here’s a better one.

Here’s a clip from tonight’s finale. Enjoy!

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Check this out.

Looks like Kevin Federline is getting the cover treatment from People Magazine tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.

That big red banner on top of People’s web site promises that we’ll hear his side of the story.

What could he have to say at this point?

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What a week for Britney.  Here are some of the highlights!

Britney’s Performances on GMA

Britney Spears’ Tour Dates Announced

Brit celebrates B-day

Britney Spears MTV special draws record numbers

Brit’s b-day celebration in the UK

Brit’s husband mission

Britney Spears tops in…

Long or

Short?

On December 16th, Flip.com Conde’s teen-driven online scrapbooking site that couldn’t be more than three years old, shuts down.

There is no word yet on where exactly that staff is going or why exactly the site’s shutting down, according to reports.

Click here for the internal memo.

The AP reports, “Some members of Congress have urged the Big Three executives to take major pay cuts as part of the deal.

Chrysler Chief Executive Robert Nardelli said he would work for $1 a year, and a similar commitment is expected from GM CEO Rick Wagoner. Ford plans to include a pay cut for Ford CEO Alan Mulally, although the size of the cut was not immediately available.”

Looking pretty Marc.

The studly designed gets naked for Louis Vuitton Lookbookand is featured in the new issue of Bazaar.

It’s rare that Woman’s World doesn’t have a diet as its main cover.

But, no worries.  This one is a keeper.

The mag features Nigella Lawson, author of Feast and Nigella Express, who says:

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